WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving startup, said on Wednesday that it would deepen development with Nissan Motor on autonomous driving technology for the China market as it raised $310 million at a $3.3 billion valuation. WeRide, led by founder Tony Han, is pursuing what is known in the auto industry as a level 4 autonomous… Continue reading Chinese self-driving startup WeRide raises $310m, strengthens ties with Nissan …
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@Toyota: Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network, and May Mobility Inaugurate Free Autonomous Shuttle Service in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (June 22, 2021) – The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), have joined with May Mobility, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, to launch a free autonomous shuttle service in Central Indiana. The free service, a part of TMF’s Together in Motion Indiana, began June 1, and serves the downtown Indianapolis and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) communities. Together in Motion is an initiative bringing stakeholders together to test the interoperability of mobility… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network, and May Mobility Inaugurate Free Autonomous Shuttle Service in Indianapolis
@Toyota: Adventure on the Horizon With the All-New 2022 Tundra
About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus our 1,800 dealerships. Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 47,000 in North America. The company… Continue reading @Toyota: Adventure on the Horizon With the All-New 2022 Tundra
Denso invests in Seurat Technologies to accelerate 3D metal printing
Denso has announced its investment in Seurat Technologies, participating in the metal additive manufacturer’s Series B funding round. The investment will help speed the development and commercialisation of Seurat’s patented additive manufacturing technology and is Denso’s latest move to bolster its digital transformation. Founded in July 2015, Seurat Technologies is creating the next generation of metal… Continue reading Denso invests in Seurat Technologies to accelerate 3D metal printing
@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change in ITx
Aimed to drive global digital transformation PLANO, Texas (June 21, 2021) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that Brian Kursar, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), TMNA and Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), has been promoted to group vice president, Digital Technology. Kursar will remain CTO for both TMNA and TCNA. In his new role,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change in ITx
@Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Reaches New Technical Milestones in Robotics
Latest Advances Demonstrate Adeptness at Complex Tasks in Home Environments LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 21, 2021 — Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) unveiled new robotics capabilities aimed at solving complex tasks in home environments. Specifically, TRI roboticists were able to train robots to understand and operate in complicated situations that confuse most other robots, including… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Reaches New Technical Milestones in Robotics
@Toyota: First Official Look: 2022 Toyota Tundra
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Daihatsu tailors new cars to Malaysia and Indonesia
OSAKA — Daihatsu Motor is stepping up efforts to produce cars tailored to Southeast Asian nations, adopting its fast, low-cost production method developed in Japan to emerging markets, starting with Malaysia and Indonesia. Emerging markets are important to the Japanese automaker, which acts as a vanguard for parent Toyota Motor. Daihatsu is also trying to… Continue reading Daihatsu tailors new cars to Malaysia and Indonesia
@Toyota: Toyota Financial Services Issues New Asset-Backed Green Bond, Highlighting Toyota’s Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability
$1.6 billion bond offering to finance the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles PLANO, Texas (June 17, 2021) – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its latest Asset-Backed Green Bond, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles. Net proceeds from the $1.6 billion bond offering will be used for the acquisition of new retail installment sales contracts and operating lease contracts financing Toyota passenger vehicles from model year 2020 or later and which meet… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Financial Services Issues New Asset-Backed Green Bond, Highlighting Toyota’s Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability
@Toyota: Woven Capital Invests in Ridecell to Accelerate Global Growth in IoT-driven Automation for Mobility and Fleet Businesses
Woven Capital, L.P. today announced that it has made an investment in Ridecell Inc., a leading platform powering digital transformations and IoT automation for fleet-driven businesses. Woven Capital is an $800 million global investment fund that supports innovative, growth-stage companies in mobility, automation, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, connectivity, and smart cities. It is the… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Capital Invests in Ridecell to Accelerate Global Growth in IoT-driven Automation for Mobility and Fleet Businesses